"geocide" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒiːəʊsaɪd/ [Received-Pronunciation] Audio: en-au-geocide.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: geo- + -cide. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|geo-|-cide|id2=killing}} geo- + -cide Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} geocide (uncountable)
  1. The destruction of the earth, its ecosystems, or some part thereof, due to human activity. Wikipedia link: Indragiri Hulu Regency, Riau Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Death Categories (place): Earth Synonyms: ecocide

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